News Room: News Release Archives

December 19, 2011
New Resource Center to Help Plan Sponsors Comply with Participant Disclosure
December 14, 2011
403(b) Plans Progressing Despite Shaky Economy
December 7, 2011
The Principal Financial Group Unveils Mobile App to Help Capture Dreams on the Go
December 6, 2011
Americans Stressed About Economy and Personal Finances more than Job or Health
November 30, 2011
The Principal Financial Group, Inc. Announces Outlook for 2012

Principal Financial Group, Inc. Announces New Authorization of Share Repurchase Program
November 29, 2011
Principal Financial Group, Inc., Chairman, President & CEO Larry D. Zimpleman to Speak at Goldman Sachs Financial Services Conference 2011

The Principal Financial Group Contributes to Thailand Flood Relief Efforts
November 18, 2011
Principal Funds Battles Market Risk with Global Multi-Strategy Fund
November 16, 2011
Key Employees Optimistic About Employers' Future, Not Economy
November 14, 2011
Second Opinion; Don't Think Twice
November 10, 2011
Employers Say Retirement Plan Success Fueled by Tax Deferrals
November 8, 2011
Montgomery Washington Tower Goes Platinum
November 7, 2011
The Principal Rolls out Revised Disclosures to Plan Sponsors, Five Months Ahead of DOL Deadline
November 3, 2011
Death and Taxes Still Certain; Future Tax Rate Not
November 1, 2011
Small Retirement Plans are Big Opportunity for Financial Professionals
October 31, 2011
Principal Global Investors Opens Dubai Office
October 27, 2011
Principal Financial Group, Inc. Announces Third Quarter 2011 Results
Principal Financial Group, Inc. Declares Dividend on Common Stock
October 21, 2011
The Principal Financial Group Celebrates a Decade as a Public Company
October 17, 2011
Principal Real Estate Investors Acquires The Beverly in Portland
October 5, 2011
The Principal Charity Classic Awards $750,000 to Local Children's Charities
October 4, 2011
From Recovery to Discovery: The Principal Unveils Comprehensive Retirement Plan Report
September 29, 2011
Principal Financial Group, Inc. to Announce Third Quarter 2011 Financial Results
September 28, 2011
Financial Professionals to Ramp up Retirement Income Planning Business
September 27, 2011
Good Governance: Making Retirement Plan Decisions the Right Way
September 22, 2011
Department of Defense to Honor 15 Employers from Across the Nation for Support of Guard and Reserve
September 21, 2011
The Principal Financial Group Celebrates Success of Small Business, Sponsors Inc. 500|5000 Conference
September 20, 2011
Americans’ Concern About Financial Future Rises Dramatically
September 15, 2011
A Decade of Helping Moms Balance: The Principal Financial Group Recognized by Working Mother
September 14, 2011
The Principal Financial Group Earns a Top Spot on the InformationWeek 500
Principal Funds Launches Principal Small-MidCap Dividend Income Fund
September 12, 2011
Governor Branstad Presents 2011 Iowa ESGR Governor’s Awards
September 7, 2011
TPAs to Save on Retirement Plan Installation Expenses with The Principal
August 31, 2011
Principal Financial Group, Inc., Jim McCaughan, President, Principal Global Investors, To Speak At KBW 2011 Insurance Conference
August 23, 2011
Best Companies Remain Calm and Help Employees Carry On
August 17, 2011
Principal Financial Group, Inc. Announces Preferred Dividend
Principal Financial Group, Inc. Announces Authorization of Share Repurchase Program
August 16, 2011
Principal Global Investors Introduces "LDI 2.0"
August 4, 2011
Retirement Plan Sponsors Get More Disclosure Help from the Principal Financial Group
August 1, 2011
Principal Financial Group, Inc. Announces Second Quarter 2011 Results
July 28, 2011
The Principal Lends a Hand to Reduce Retirement Plan Administrative Burden
July 27, 2011
Principal Mobile Offers Retirement Account Information at Participants' Fingertips
July 20, 2011
The Principal Unveils Written Warranty for Plan Fiduciaries
July 19, 2011
Financial Professionals Say Americans Cannot Easily Visualize Financial Dreams
July 18, 2011
Edge Asset Management Announces New Head of Fixed Income
July 14, 2011
Principal Financial Group to Host Principal International Workshop
July 12, 2011
Keeping Employees and Businesses Healthy
July 7, 2011
Principal Global Investors to Acquire Majority Stake in Origin Asset Management
July 6, 2011
Morley Financial Services Announces Gardner to Join Distribution Team
Rare Insight into TPA Services in New 403(b) Survey
June 30, 2011
Principal Financial Group, Inc. to Announce Second Quarter 2011 Financial Results
June 27, 2011
Investors Ready for New Era of Asset Management Innovation, Study Says
June 20, 2011
The Principal Financial Group named "Best Place to Work" by IDG's Computerworld
June 14, 2011
Today’s Workers Finding it Harder to Achieve American Dream
June 13, 2011
Popular Third Party Administrator Expense Allowance Program is Extended
June 9, 2011
Principal Funds Launches Website Devoted to Preferred Securities
Principal Universal Life Protector Offers Competitive Price, Guaranteed Protection
June 8, 2011
Introducing: The Principal Financial Dreams Tour
To Help Preserve and Protect: Advisors’ Mantra for Business Owners
June 2, 2011
The Principal Financial Group to Receive 2011 Freedom Award
May 26, 2011
Principal Financial Group, Inc., Chairman, President & CEO Larry D. Zimpleman To Speak At Sanford C. Bernstein Strategic Decisions Conference
Asset Allocation Portfolios from Principal Funds Hit Significant Milestones
May 23, 2011
403(b) Plan Sponsors Rising to the Challenge
May 18, 2011
Principal Financial Group, Inc. Announces Preferred Dividend
Principal Financial Group, Inc. Announces Authorization of Share Repurchase Program
Greater Des Moines Partnership Honors the Principal Financial Group for Thinking Green
May 17, 2011
The Principal Financial Group Named 2011 Harris Poll EquiTrend Investment Brand of the Year
New Data from The Principal Shows Impact of Automatic Enrollment in 401(k) Plans
May 16, 2011
The Principal is Ready for New Retirement Plan Disclosure Rules
Small Businesses Keep Dreaming … and Growing
May 2, 2011
Principal Financial Group, Inc. Announces First Quarter 2011 Results
April 27, 2011
The Principal Financial Group Contributes to Japan Relief Efforts
April 26, 2011
The "Hub Spot" will soon be Newest Attraction on The Principal Riverwalk
Principal Global Investors Executives to Speak at Milken Institute Global Conference
April 20, 2011
The Principal Financial Group Honored for Support of its Military Employees
April 19, 2011
America – The Time is Right to Dream Again
Principal Real Estate Investors Announces New Managing Director – Real Estate Sales
April 18, 2011
Principal Global Investors to Acquire Majority Stake in Finisterre Capital
April 11, 2011
The Principal Financial Group to Acquire HSBC AFORE
Surviving Retirement Risks: What Investors Need to Know
April 7, 2011
Deadline Nears to Enter 10th Annual National Search for Best Companies
April 5, 2011
Tax Relief Act Boosts the Role of the Financial Advisor
Keeping the Lights On at Growing Businesses
March 31, 2011
Principal Financial Group, Inc. to Announce First Quarter 2011 Financial Results
March 30, 2011
Principal Financial Group, Inc., Senior Executives Speak at Goldman Sachs Brazil Financials & Real Estate Conference
March 24, 2011
Principal Real Estate Investors Ranked Among "Greenest Companies" in the U.S.
March 23, 2011
Retaining Key Employees as Job Market Improves
March 15, 2011
Reality Check: Workers’ Retirement Confidence Sinks to All-Time Low
Advancement of Women Earns The Principal a Spot on the NAFE Top 50
Principal Financial Group, Inc., Retirement, Insurance & Financial Services President, Dan Houston to Speak at the 2011 UBS Asset Gathering Conference
March 8, 2011
Concern About Financial Future Easing for Many Americans
March 3, 2011
Time-Saving SAS 70 Audit Report Now Available to ESOP Sponsors
March 2, 2011
Principal Financial Group, Inc. Announces Preferred Dividend
Principal Financial Group, Inc., Sr. Vice President & CFO Terry Lillis to Speak at the 2011 Citi Financial Services Conference
Wellness, Now the Perfect Fit for Growing Businesses
March 1, 2011
The Principal Financial Group Announces Executive Succession At Principal International
February 28, 2011
The Principal: 401(k) Participants Using Online Tool Defer 39% More
February 21, 2011
The Principal Gives Advisors The Gift of Time
February 17, 2011
New Resources from Principal Funds Help Demystify Social Security
February 16, 2011
Fee Disclosure Expert Shares Insights in New Webcast from The Principal
American Workers Say Wellness Works to Improve Health, Save Costs
February 15, 2011
Principal Funds Hires Jeff Tyler as Principal LifeTime Funds Portfolio Manager
February 14, 2011
Benchmarking Survey to Identify 403(b) Plan Best Practices
February 10, 2011
The Principal Trust Target Date Collective Investment Funds Exceed $1 billion in Assets
February 9, 2011
Principal Financial Group, Inc., Chairman, President & CEO Larry D. Zimpleman to speak at Bank of America Merrill Lynch 2011 Insurance Conference
February 7, 2011
Principal Financial Group, Inc. Announces Full Year and Fourth Quarter 2010 Results
February 1, 2011
10th Annual Search for Best Companies
January 31, 2011
Help for Retirement Plan Sponsors Facing New Participant Fee Disclosure Rules
January 27, 2011
Principal.com Website Enhancements Improve Participant Experience
January 19, 2011
New Video Series Helps Financial Pros Tap Market Opportunity
Greater Des Moines Partnership Celebrates Diversity and Inclusion at The Principal
January 18, 2011
New White Paper Helps Financial Professionals Get the Most out of Retirement Plan Provider Searches
January 13, 2011
Principal Global Investors Becomes a Signatory to the United Nations Principles for Responsible Investment
January 11, 2011
Standing by Employees during Tough Times
January 5, 2011
Principal Financial Group, Inc. to Announce Fourth Quarter 2010 Financial Results